Afghanistan
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UN: Afghanistan Floods Highlight Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
DID Press: United Nations Human Settlements Programme in Afghanistan says around 14,000 people across the country have been affected by sudden flooding since the start of 2026. In a statement, the agency stressed that the rising frequency of such disasters…
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Kazakhstan Plans $3B Trade Expansion with Afghanistan, $500M Railway Investment
DID Press: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Kabul has announced new plans to expand trade and investment in Afghanistan’s infrastructure sector. Ghaziz Akbasov met with Abdul Wasi and stated that Kazakhstan aims to increase its annual trade volume with Afghanistan to…
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China Sets Up New County Near Afghanistan–Kashmir Border
DID Press: China established a new administrative county in Xinjiang, near the Afghanistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir border region. According to official sources and regional media, the Chinese government announced the creation of a new county named “Senling” in Xinjiang, located…
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Afghanistan Central Bank Announces Major Banking Reform
DID Press: An official from Afghanistan’s central bank announced the complete suspension of interest-based operations across all commercial banks in the country. Latifullah Khairkhwah, Head of Banking and Financial Services Supervision at the Central Bank of Afghanistan, stated that all…
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Taliban, Shia Scholars Reach Deal to Resume Jafari Jurisprudence Teaching in Bamyan Schools
DID Press: Informed sources report that an agreement has been reached between the Shia Ulema Council of Bamyan and the Taliban’s provincial education authorities, under which the teaching of Jafari jurisprudence will resume in certain schools and educational institutions in…
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Construction Begins on New Kandahar Airport Terminal with 800M Afghanis Investment
DID Press: Construction has officially commenced on a new passenger terminal and vehicle parking facility at Kandahar International Airport, marking a major infrastructure upgrade valued at more than 800 million Afghanis (approximately $11 million). The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by…
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Sign 38 Trade Deals Worth $520M at Kabul Conference
DID Press: During the “Trade Connectivity” conference between private-sector representatives of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, held in Kabul, delegates from both countries signed 38 commercial memorandums of understanding with a combined value exceeding $520 million. The conference was attended by a…
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UN Allocates $73.5M to Address Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crises in 2025
DID Press: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund allocated $73.5 million in 2025 to respond to sudden shocks and persistent humanitarian needs across Afghanistan. According to a report released…
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UNAMA Urges Kabul to Investigate Deadly Shooting in Herat
DID Press: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan issued a statement confirming that at least 22 people were killed or injured in a deadly shooting in Herat Province and expressed condolences to the victims and their families. According to the…
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Uzbek Trade Delegation Visits Kabul to Expand Economic and Cultural Cooperation
DID Press: A delegation of traders and private-sector representatives from Andijan province of Uzbekistan, led by the provincial governor, has arrived in Kabul to participate in a series of business meetings and economic programs. The delegation was welcomed by officials…
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